Springfield at a Glance
Springfield Metro Pop: 426,144
City Limits Pop: 154,777
County: Greene
National Recognition
- Ranked 17 for being a "top city for young professionals" (Next Generation Consulting's Next Cities)
- Top 12 Metros for Recruitment & Attraction (Expansion Management)
- Top 20 Mid-Sized City for Entrepreneurs (Inc. Magazine)
- Top Place for Business & Careers (Forbes Magazine)
- Top 40 Best Quality of Life (bizjournals.com)
- Top 50 Best Performing City (Milken Institute)
- 100 Best Community for Young People (America’s Promise)
- 5-Star Quality of Life (Expansion Management Magazine)
- Top 50 Adventure Towns (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- Top 10 Hot City for Entrepreneurs (Entrepreneur Magazine)
Moving/Visiting
Welcome to Springfield, Missouri!
Visitors and residents alike enjoy world class attractions, comfortable lodging and an array of delectable dining in Springfield, Missouri. The area offers spectacular entertainment, events and cultural endeavors. As a well-rounded city, Springfield supports a thriving arts community that features a symphony and ballet, opera, art museum and more.
Moving to Springfield? Click here for relocation information.
Visiting Springfield? Click here for the "411" on "417-land."